Location & Surroundings
Watton is a fourth-order administrative division in England, United Kingdom, at 57 m elevation. The national capital London is about 135 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Old Buckenham Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Watton is market town in the district of Breckland within the English county of Norfolk.
It is located in Breckland, United Kingdom.
The population is about 6,819 (2001).
It covers about 7.20 square kilometre.
Also known as: Watton, Norfolk
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Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Breckland
- Area 7.20 square kilometre
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
52° 34' 8" N, 0° 49' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 57 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,614 p/km²
- Built-up 24.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:25
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 16:40
- Day length 10 h 0 min
Weather in Watton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.1 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 50 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
7.9 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.7 | 7.9 | 242 | 73 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.0 | 4.6 | 220 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 7.6 | 184 | 89 | 1,008.7 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 100 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.9 | 7.8 | 209 | 90 | 1,005.3 | 1.15 / 1.84 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 9.4 | 207 | 84 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 10.6 | 196 | 80 | 1,002.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.4 | 7.5 | 241 | 76 | 1,007.2 | 2.44 / 2.46 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 6.3 | 242 | 76 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 5 | 135.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.7 | 4.8 | 240 | 84 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.1 | 4.2 | 224 | 86 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 6.6 | 235 | 67 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 199.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 3.4 | 225 | 83 | 1,027.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 152.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.6 | 2.7 | 218 | 86 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watton?
Now 8.7 C with overcast skies and a 7.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.0 to 15.1 C, max wind 9.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 50 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Watton today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 16:40 (local time). Day length about 10h 00m.
What is the local time in Watton?
Local time is 11:25. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Watton?
Watton is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Watton?
DEM 57 m.
Where is Watton located?
It is at 52.56877, 0.83184 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watton in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website www.wattontowncouncil.gov.uk
- Commons category Watton, Norfolk